On this song Carey sings about being stuck in a relationship with someone she feels she still doesn’t know, despite being with him for many years.
Languishing
Mariah Carey Lyrics
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That I was not put here for you
To judge me and dispute my innerst truth
And after all these years of enmity, envy and tears
It's a shame you don't know me at all
I was wondering
If I told you that I couldn't breathe
If I was drowning, suffocating
If I told you that I couldn't breathe
Those ancient buried recollections
We transform them and select them
You have yours, I have mine
That's fine
While we're too torn to heal
Our stitch has never disappeared
I have mine, you have yours
I'm sure
I was wondering
Would you reach for me
If you saw that I was languishing
I was wondering would you cry for me
If I told you that I couldn't breathe
If I was drowning, suffocating
If I told you that I couldn't breathe
"Languishing" is a song by Mariah Carey that speaks to themes of isolation, longing, and the impact of emotional abuse. The opening lyrics reference a sense of vulnerability and a desire for validation, as the singer ponders what it would mean for someone to truly understand her innermost truth without judgement. This is perhaps a response to past experiences with "enmity, envy and tears," which have left her feeling disconnected from those around her.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more introspective, exploring the ways in which individuals interpret and construct their own memories. Despite the pain and conflict that exist between the singer and the person she is addressing, she acknowledges that everyone has their own set of recollections and experiences that inform their perspective. This recognition of subjective truth suggests a willingness to reconcile, even as the wounds of the past continue to linger.
Ultimately, the chorus of the song asks pointed questions about what it means to truly care for someone. Would the person listening reach out if they saw her languishing? Would they cry if she told them she couldn't breathe? These lines reflect a deep sense of desperation and a need for community that seems to underpin the entirety of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
If you could only see
If you were able to perceive
That I was not put here for you
That I was not given life to please you
To judge me and dispute my innerst truth
To make assumptions and argue against my most deeply held beliefs
And after all these years of enmity, envy and tears
Despite all the conflict, jealousy, and pain we've experienced over time
It's a shame you don't know me at all
It's disheartening that you still don't truly understand who I am
I was wondering
I was pondering
Would you cry for me?
Would you shed tears on my behalf?
If I told you that I couldn't breathe
If I confided in you that I felt suffocated and helpless
If I was drowning, suffocating
If I felt like I was slowly being consumed or mentally overwhelmed
Those ancient buried recollections
Those past memories that have been buried deep inside us
We transform them and select them
We change and pick which memories we choose to remember
You have yours, I have mine
You have your own set of memories, I have mine
That's fine
That's acceptable
While we're too torn to heal
Even though we're too damaged to repair our relationship
Our stitch has never disappeared
Our connection or bond hasn't completely vanished
I have mine, you have yours
We both have our own perspectives and experiences
I'm sure
I'm certain
I was wondering
I was pondering
Would you reach for me
Would you offer me help or support
If you saw that I was languishing
If you realized that I was struggling through pain or grief
I was wondering would you cry for me
I was pondering if you would show a similar kind of vulnerability and emotion as I did before
If I told you that I couldn't breathe
If I explained to you that I was having difficulty coping
If I was drowning, suffocating
If I experienced extreme emotional turmoil and felt like I was going down
If I told you that I couldn't breathe
If I admitted to you that I was feeling overwhelmed and stressed beyond anyone's control
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WRITERS UNKNOWN, JAMES WRIGHT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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